Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 437, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of CHRISTINE S. JACKSON from five individuals.

Ms. Jackson has been involved in the field of early childhood care and education for nearly thirty years, with twenty-five years experience with the Honolulu Community Action Program/Oahu Head Start in various capacities. She currently serves as the Health and Disabilities Manager for the Honolulu Community Action Program/Oahu Head Start.

Ms. Jackson has also been actively involved in her community on various non-profit boards and advisory groups. These boards and groups include the Good Beginnings Alliance, the Sequenced Transition to Education in the Public Schools (STEPS), and the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.